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Definition backhander in British English

backhander noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbækˌhændə(r)/
1

money that you pay secretly to someone to make them do what you want

Synonyms and related words
payment advance premium
2

the action of hitting someone with the back of your hand

Synonyms and related words
a clip round the ear/earhole backhander bang
3

in sports such as tennis and ice hockey, a shot or stroke made by moving the back of your hand towards the ball or puck

Example

Robertson grabbed the puck and flipped a backhander into the net.

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
Definition backhander in British English